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ALBANY - Because of a surge in hate crimes, New York will add a texting hotline and a reward to report incidents, as well as consider giving $25 million to religious schools in the state.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the steps Thursday, railing against the rise in anti-Semitism and hate crimes following the November presidential election.

The Democratic governor said the number of hate crimes in New York were on the decline last year, but then skyrocketed after the election — he said the rate doubled in November and December and has continued to increase this year.

"The bottom line message is simple: These acts offend every New Yorker. They won’t be tolerated," Cuomo said during a news conference in Manhattan with religious leaders.

Cuomo, though, was cautious to not lash out against President Donald Trump, a fellow New Yorker.

"I don’t think it’s helpful at this time to politicize the activity, but I don’t think there is any question but that the political tone last year aggravated extremes on the political spectrum," Cuomo said.

Cuomo said the state will offer a $5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in a hate crime.

Cuomo said he would ask the state Legislature to add $25 million in grants to the state budget for the fiscal year that starts April 1 to bolster security at religious schools, community centers and day-care facilities.

Jewish Community Centers across the nation have been targeted by bomb threats, including ones in Manhattan, Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo.

Last year, New York had a 31 percent spike in reported hate crimes targeting Muslims compared with 2015, and the incidents against gay people rose 18 percent, the state said.

To report an incident, the state is adding an texting option: Text "HATE" to 81336.

Last November, the state started a toll-free hotline — (888) 392-3644 — to report incidents of bias or discrimination.

The line has already received 3,175 calls, the State Police said.

State Police last year also assigned 46 investigators to investigate hate crimes across New York.